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Blocking Access from or to Specific Countries Using FreeBSD and pf

FreeBSD

6 min read

16/06/2024 07:40:45 • Last modified: 21/07/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , tutorial , pf , hosting , firewall , networking , security

Learn how to block access from specific countries on your FreeBSD server using pf and ipdbtools to enhance security and manage traffic efficiently.

Proxmox vs FreeBSD: Which Virtualization Host Performs Better?

FreeBSD

21 min read

10/06/2024 05:53:45 • Last modified: 13/06/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , linux , proxmox , kvm , bhyve , hosting , filesystems , virtualization , zfs , debian , server

Comparative tests show FreeBSD's virtualization performance surpasses Proxmox, especially with NVMe drivers.

FreeBSD Tips and Tricks: Creating Snapshots with UFS

FreeBSD

3 min read

04/06/2024 06:40:45

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , tutorial , server , hosting , backup , series , tipsandtricks

FreeBSD Tips and Tricks: Native Read-Only Root File System

FreeBSD

2 min read

31/05/2024 16:53:45

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , tutorial , server , hosting , series , tipsandtricks

How to Set Up a Alpine Linux VM Hosting XRDP and XFCE for Secure Remote Desktop Access

5 min read

14/05/2024 08:05:51 • Last modified: 23/07/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: alpine , linux , server , networking , hosting , tutorial , desktop , ownyourdata

The Double-Edged Sword of Docker: Balancing Benefits and Risks

FreeBSD

6 min read

22/04/2024 05:30:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: docker , container , linux , server , freebsd , jail , lxc

Make your own E-Mail server - Part 2 - Adding Webmail and More with Nextcloud

FreeBSD

13 min read

21/03/2024 07:15:00 • Last modified: 27/12/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , ipv6 , server , networking , e-mail , nextcloud , hosting , tutorial , security , groupware , ownyourdata , series

Make your own E-Mail server - Part 1 - FreeBSD, OpenSMTPD, Rspamd and Dovecot included

FreeBSD

32 min read

08/03/2024 07:15:00 • Last modified: 15/04/2025 08:55:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , ipv6 , server , networking , e-mail , rspamd , hosting , tutorial , security , dovecot , opemsmtpd , ownyourdata , series

Make your own E-Mail server - Part 1 - FreeBSD, OpenSMTPD, Rspamd and Dovecot included

Installing Alpine Linux in a FreeBSD Jail

FreeBSD

6 min read

18/01/2024 14:05:51 • Last modified: 23/07/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , server , alpine , hosting , tutorial , jail , container , linux

I recently faced the task of moving an Alpine Linux-based VPS onto a FreeBSD host. I decided to use a jail.

How to Create a FreeBSD Jail Hosting XRDP and XFCE for Remote Desktop Access

FreeBSD

3 min read

13/12/2023 09:05:51 • Last modified: 27/10/2024 00:00:00

by Stefano Marinelli

Categories: freebsd , server , networking , hosting , tutorial , jail , container , desktop